I always read @catcherintherye stuff. It's well thought out and detailed.
I just think he's being a bit Pollyanna here....and, to be fair, the caveats he places in the text belies the overall upbeat tone.
I think that's a fair comment Dave. I certainly feel like I've gone out on a limb and am aware it's a very positive article. There are certainly some assumptions made that as yet can't be validated with hard evidence.
Sometimes we just have to go with our gut feeling and it feels positive to me, I'll certainly be looking for some hard facts too though and it's appreciated we have the counter narrative from yourself and others to add to an informed debate.
I could also be wrong. I am a bit of a utupian at heart and as you know was convinced Roberto would lead us to the top 4! Half way through his first season I thought he'd lead us to the league haha, so I'm as guilty as anyone of being overcome on a wave of positivity.
Anyway I appreciate your comments on my article, I don't have as much time in the days to respond to them as I used too, but keep fighting for what you believe mate!